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Spade

The Appelspade is a stainless steel spade designed for use by individuals with arthritis and other disabilities resulting in stiffness of the wrist. Made completely of stainless steel, this spade features two vertical handles connected at the top, creating an inverted U. The space between the blade and the footrest is designed to prevent soil accumulation. The space between the two vertical handles is designed to allow the knee to be placed straight above the foot. A halfcircular lower handle i